Sarkari Yojana
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region- Meghalaya
About Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region- Meghalaya
Launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, the “Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) Scheme” is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme meant to drive all-round growth of horticulture, which here includes fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa, and bamboo. For developmental programmes in every state other than those in the North East and Himalayas, the Government of India (GOI) bears 60% of the total outlay while State Governments meet the 40% share. For the North Eastern States and Himalayan States, the GOI share is 90%. In addition, MIDH extends technical advice and administrative support to State Governments/ State Horticulture Missions (SHMs) for the Saffron Mission and other horticulture-related work Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)/NMSA. Within Meghalaya, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya runs the “Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region (HMNEH)”, which has these objectives:
- Driving all-round growth of the Horticulture sector by means of promotion, extension, post-harvest management, processing, and marketing.
- Bringing farmers together into groups such as FIGs/FPOs and FPCs so as to gain economy of scale and scope, raise horticulture production, boost farmers’ income, and strengthen nutritional security.
- Raising productivity with quality germplasm, planting material, and better water use efficiency through Micro Irrigation, while backing skill development and opening up jobs for rural youth in horticulture and post-harvest management.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Department Of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government Of Meghalaya
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region- Meghalaya, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only permanent residents of Meghalaya can apply
Only permanent residents of Meghalaya can apply.
Applicants have to be bonafide farmers who practise…
Applicants have to be bonafide farmers who practise agriculture.
A holding of at least 0.2 hectares or…
A holding of at least 0.2 hectares or more, whether owned or leased, is needed.
Benefits Provided
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region- Meghalaya provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pattern of Assistance:
Support is given for producing planting materials, expanding…
Support is given for producing planting materials, expanding area, rejuvenating senile plantation, creating water sources, protected horticulture, beekeeping, mechanization, post-harvest work, and setting up market infrastructures. Type of Assistance:
Help comes as Grant in Aid, Subsidy sales…
Help comes as Grant in Aid, Subsidy sales of inputs, training, and demonstration
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photograph of passport size
A photograph of passport size
Proof of the applicant's identity
Proof of the applicant's identity
Details of the bank account, or the bank…
Details of the bank account, or the bank passbook
Documentary proof that the land is owned or…
Documentary proof that the land is owned or leased
Other documents, as and when required
Other documents, as and when required
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region- Meghalaya through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process:
An eligible bonafide farmer can write the application…
An eligible bonafide farmer can write the application on plain paper.
Attach copies of every mandatory document to the…
Attach copies of every mandatory document to the application (self-attest them where required).
Hand in the completed and signed application with…
Hand in the completed and signed application with the documents at the closest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle. Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s): Selection of bonafide farmers is made on a first come first serve basis. Whom to Contact: 1. The Managing Director, Meghalaya Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium (MgSFAC) 2. The District Horticulture Officer 3. The Horticulture Development Officer
Objectives
- To promote holistic growth of the Horticulture sector through promotion, extension, post-harvest management, processing, and marketing.
- To encourage aggregation of farmers into farmer groups like FIGs/FPOs and FPCs to bring economy of scale and scope, enhance horticulture production, augment farmers, income, and strengthen nutritional security.
- To improve productivity by way of quality germplasm, planting material, and water use efficiency through Micro Irrigation, support skill development, and create employment generation opportunities for rural youth in horticulture and post-harvest management.
Official Application & Website
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